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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1944
Page
5
Ama- Tillio city officials weigh dog law revision after ongoing stray dog complaints and garden damage. Police threaten the pound and death for unclaimed strays while enforcement focuses on tying animals and licensing. Citizens and dog owners report conflicting views as council weighs updating ordinances.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower announced Lt. Gen. George S. Patton would command motorized spearheads in the effort to trap the German Army in western France. Senate Military Affairs Committee approved Patton promotion to major general and the Senate confirmed it. Additional items note a city nurse's trip plans, the birth of a daughter to Lt. James Turner, and a halt in Electric Boat submarine production due to worker absence.
J. E. Crabtree forgot his key in a four door 1942 Ford in the 500 block on Tyler Street and found the car missing after a Gouldy Brothers visit lasting about 10 minutes. Police search for license F21-616 as city commission holds 8 PM meeting and considers rezoning 1119 North Washington Street. Mrs. Esther Mitchell departs for Albany after two week visit with Mrs. Golda Hammer.
Livestock markets in Kansas City and Chicago show hogs and cattle trading. Kansas City lists hogs to 240 lbs at 14.50 and sows around 13.75 to 14.45, cattle and calves detailed with various weight ranges and prices. Chicago reports hogs at 14.75 for 160-240 lb, cattle with mixed steers and yearlings, heifers firm, and vealers steady. sheep slow with spring lambs above 13.50. Also notes travel plans of Mr and Mrs Herman Guy to Colorado and a local resident recovering from surgery.
Resignations flood the superintendent’s office as teachers depart. Supt. Charles M. Rogers says replacements are being lined up, with industrial arts positions hardest to fill. Some program cuts may occur while schools reopen September 5.
William C. Bullitt, 53, former ambassador to France, joined the French Army as a commandant, equivalent to major in the U S Army, per the French Information Ministry. He may retain American citizenship while serving. He says his active duty offers were rejected twice by U S War Secretary Stimson due to age.
Potter County Child Welfare office closes in memory of Dewitt Leachman funeral is this evening. Leachman chaired the Potter County Welfare Bureau led the District Child Welfare Association and served as vice president of the Texas association. More than 500000 former NYC public school pupils are now in the armed services.
Amarillo College announces openings in blueprint reading and heavy arc welding. Lloyd Farnsworth teaches blueprint reading two hours on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings. Ray Pennington directs welding. Classes are held every weekday night.
Tech. Sgt. Charles E. Kelly, Medal of Honor recipient, faces a court martial at Fort Benning for returning six days late from furlough. He faces a $90 fine and three months of restrictions, plus 90 days with no leave, while keeping his rank. He plans to attend the movies on the reservation.
The weatherman warned of cooler weather but reversed the forecast as temperatures rise to around 99 degrees again. Forecasters say a cooling front may not reach Texas before stalling, keeping Wyoming and Colorado residents braced for heat. Additionally, brief household visits are noted as Zoe Allen returns to Oklahoma and a group from El Paso plans departure tonight.
Richard Jordan a retired railroad man and father of Violet Williams Ziegler of the city water department died this morning at his Waxahachie area home. Todd Mitchell official court reporter of the 116th district court in Dallas visited in court circles here yesterday. He was en route home after a West Coast business trip. Mrs. J C Ross of Memphis visits her daughter Mrs. Benton King at 3619 Fountain Terrace for a week.
Pfc Robert R Clark stationed with an airborne tank company in North Carolina visited his parents Mr and Mrs R C Clark at 502 Prospect over the weekend. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
Morale conditions in Potter County are good. Justices of the Peace Charles Carder and J. D. Cazzell say drunkenness and other misdemeanors are few. They credit military service and settled employment for youths for the improvement. About one fifth as many misdemeanors as in summer 1942. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest O'Hair and Elaine left after visiting Mrs. W. E. Williams.
Men feeling run down may suffer from a vitamin hormone deficiency. Tromone blends vitamins and hormones to restore vigor and zest, potentially adding years of enjoyment. Available at Cretney's in Amarillo Pampa Borger Clovis Tucumcari and druggists everywhere.
An animal health note describes a sulphurous compound feeding in water or feed to destroy intestinal germs and worms in poultry. It claims improved appetite health and egg production with minimal cost and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Amarillo school janitors plan an all day conference at the Senior High School starting at 9 30 tomorrow to discuss preparations for the upcoming opening on September 5 with 55 staff expected to attend.
Wilson Murkeldove faces a trial in the 147th district court on charges of burglary of the Star Theater. The case proceeds with evidence and testimony expected today.
Ruth Diamond of 400 Florida Street returns home in Connecticut after seventeen days with her husband.
More than 30 candidates will receive the Red Cross and Mafta degrees at a special called meeting of Amarillo Commandery No. 48, Knights Templar at 7 o'clock Wednesday night. In addition to 29 candidates from Amarillo there will be several from Dalhart, Bovina and Borger. Vacationing in Colorado for two weeks are Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Weaver and son, Charles, Jr. 1601 Seminole.
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